Epic
Epic
Jan 25, 2016
Epic. Quick Quiz 1 for strongly agree to 4 strongly disagree. Society needs heroes. It is important to understand the relationship between a literary text and its historical, social and political contexts. Supernatural creatures can be found in epics. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Epic Epic
Quick Quiz1 for strongly agree to 4 strongly disagree
Quick Quiz1 for strongly agree to 4 strongly disagree
Society needs heroes.Society needs heroes.
It is important to understand the relationship between a literary text and its historical, social and political contexts.
Supernatural creatures can be found in epics.It is important to connect on a personal Level with the characters in literature.
CalliopeCalliope CalliopeCalliope
The Muse of eloquence and
epic or heroic poetry.
The EpicThe Epic
Long episodic narrative, usually a poem Recounts the adventures of a mythical or
historical hero
Long episodic narrative, usually a poem Recounts the adventures of a mythical or
historical hero
Sean Bean as Odysseus in 2004 movie Troy
A hero’s quest Action covers a large geographical area.
A hero’s quest Action covers a large geographical area.
Gods and Goddesses play a major role in the story
Gods and Goddesses play a major role in the story
Zeus
Athena
Poseidon
More Epic Characteristics
More Epic Characteristics
Events are of international or national importance
Hero faces a supernatural antagonist
The story begins In Medius Res Restoration of a rightful leader
Events are of international or national importance
Hero faces a supernatural antagonist
The story begins In Medius Res Restoration of a rightful leader
Why?Why?
The purpose of an epic poem is to entertain, teach, and inspire the listener or reader with examples of how people can strive and succeed against great odds.
Can you think of any modern stories like this?
The purpose of an epic poem is to entertain, teach, and inspire the listener or reader with examples of how people can strive and succeed against great odds.
Can you think of any modern stories like this?
AreteArete
The most valued trait in ancient Greek culture was arete.
This means to reach your highest human potential.
So, our goal for the rest of the year is to be open to the Muse, Calliope and to strive for arete:Excellence!
The most valued trait in ancient Greek culture was arete.
This means to reach your highest human potential.
So, our goal for the rest of the year is to be open to the Muse, Calliope and to strive for arete:Excellence!
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